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Mexican Horchata

Mexican Horchata

Prep: 10 min Cook: 1 min Total: 10 min

Recipe Attributes

  • Mexican
  • Low-Fat
  • Beverage
A creamy and refreshing traditional Mexican rice-based drink flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.

Ingredients

  • 1
    cup white rice
  • 1
    piece cinnamon stick
  • 3
    tablespoons sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½
    cups milk
  • 4
    cups water

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the white rice under cold water and drain.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine the rice, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Let the blended mixture sit at room temperature for at least 3 hours or overnight.

  4. 4

    Strain the rice mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher.

  5. 5

    Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and the remaining water until well combined.

  6. 6

    Serve chilled over ice and enjoy.

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Reviews & Comments

5.0
(1 reviews)
jhandcock
Mar 17, 2025 7:03 PM
Horchata was creamy and flavorful, just like in Mexico.